School 20

ps20.paterson.k12.nj.us/

343 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

School 20, located at 500 East 37th Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, School 20 integrates various programs and resources designed to foster student growth and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to promote academic achievement and character development. By focusing on both rigorous standards and a nurturing school climate, School 20 aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a vital hub for education in the Paterson area.

343

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 20
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	237
Black	101
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
237 (69.1%)
Black
101 (29.4%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-0200
Website:	http://ps20.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 40